Pacific Paddler December 2012 - (Page 27)

NEW FEATURE www.pacificpaddler.com www.calendarwiz.com/pacificpaddler or follow the link @ our website Include your event in the calendar ʻO Na Moi ʻEhukai Heihei Wa’a supports Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau Charter School On November 3, 2012, the second annual email info@pacificpaddler.com By ‘Auli’i Hirahara sites) including Heiau, fishponds, surf spots, of the Ali’i along the race site. ʻO Nā Moi ʻEhukai Heihei Waʻa took place from Maunalua Bay to Kaimana Beach. Kanalu a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports the canoe race. Dean Hirahara the event wind/rain names as well as significant stories We would like to thank the sponsors native Hawaiian cultural traditions sponsored coordinator shared, “ The race conditions of the canoe race Town & Country Surf, Paddle Me, Big City Diner, Consolidated Mudbrook Paddles and other individual Hawaiian Air Lines, Kamanu Composites, Theaters, Soul Trex, Maui Jim, Island Paddler, donors. The sponsors provided prizes and were not ideal, but the paddlers still came out to show support. It was a great day." Each of the 99 paddlers received a race Race t-shirts were cre- cap and healthy dish of Thai curry chicken with mamaki tea. raffles for the paddlers. The race ultimately met its goal to raise funds for the Hawaiian School. immersion school Samuel M. Kamakau Charter ated to raise awareness of wahi pana (sacred All types of paddle power took part in the fundraiser race from Hawaii Kai to Kaimana. The wind was in our face and currents were running against us. Why did I choose this race for my first solo race in over 13 years? I needed to reconnect with paddling, needed the workout (I was getting soft), and it was for a worthy cause that supports native Hawaiian cultural traditions — Ropati www. pacificpaddler.com - December 2012 27 http://www.pacificpaddler.com http://www.calendarwiz.com/pacificpaddler http://www.pacificpaddler.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler December 2012

Contents
Na Wahine O Ke Kai
Molokai Hoe
Around the Island Race - Hong Kong
Pailolo Challenge
Gail Grabowsky
Surfski in the Islands
New York Outrigger after Sandy
After you cross the finish line
Calendar

Pacific Paddler December 2012